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Alexander Noel (Noel Alexander; 1639-1724) Historian and theologian, born Rouen; died in Paris , France. He was a Dominican and wrote a history of the by Old Testament, commentaries on the Epistles and Gospels, and a history of the first century of Christianity (24 volumes, 1677-86). He originated the writing of history by dividing it … Continue reading “Alexander Noel”

Alexander, Nicholas a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of St. Maur, was born at Paris in 1654, and died at St. Denis in 1728. He wrote, La Medicine et la Chirurgie des Pauvres (Paris, 1738, 12mo): Dictionnaire Botanique et Pharmacetique (ibid. 1716, 8vo). See. Hist. Lit. de la Congregation de St. Maur; Chalmers, Biog. Dict. … Continue reading “Alexander, Nicholas”

Alexander Newski, Saint (1219-1263) Confessor . Grand Duke of Novgorod and Kiev, born Vladimir, Russia; died Gorodetz. He was victorious over the Swedes on the River Neva, hence his surname. An organizer and reformer, he defended Russia against the Tatars. Relics at Leningrad. Feast , 30 August . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alexander Nevski one of the saints of the Russian calendar, second son of the Grand-duke Jaroslaus II, was born in Vladimir A.D. 1218. In 1238 he was made governor of Novogorod, which he defended against the Tartar hordes, who at that time grievously oppressed Russia. In 1239 an army of Swedes, Danes, and Teutonic knights … Continue reading “Alexander Nevski”

Alexander Neckam Catholic geographer . Born Herfordshire, England, 8 September 1157; died Kempsey, Worcestershire, 1229. Augustinian abbot of Cirencester. Author of the “Liber de Natura Rerum,” which contains the first record of the use of the mariner’s compass in navigation, and a list of remarkable rivers and lakes. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alexander, Neckam an … Continue reading “Alexander, Neckam”

Alexander Nechay Catholic geographer . Born Herfordshire, England, 8 September 1157; died Kempsey, Worcestershire, 1229. Augustinian abbot of Cirencester. Author of the “Liber de Natura Rerum,” which contains the first record of the use of the mariner’s compass in navigation, and a list of remarkable rivers and lakes. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Alexander Natalis (Noel Alexander; 1639-1724) Historian and theologian, born Rouen; died in Paris , France. He was a Dominican and wrote a history of the by Old Testament, commentaries on the Epistles and Gospels, and a history of the first century of Christianity (24 volumes, 1677-86). He originated the writing of history by dividing it … Continue reading “Alexander Natalis”

Alexander, Michael Solomon D.D., a missionary bishop of the Church of England, was born of Jewish parents, in the grand-duchy of Posen, in May, 1799. Very little is known of his youth and education. He was baptized a Christian at Plymouth, June 22, 1825, by the Rev. Mr. Hatchard, inducted to a curacy in Ireland, … Continue reading “Alexander, Michael Solomon”

Alexander Macdonell First Bishop of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Born Glengarry, Scotland, 1760; died Dumfries, Scotland, 1840. After ordination at Valladolid, his life was devoted to his Gaelic kinsmen in Lochaber and Canada . When they were evicted in 1792 he led them to Glasgow and later formed them into a British regiment, the Glengarry Fencibles, … Continue reading “Alexander Macdonell”

Alexander, Joseph Addison D.D., an eminent Presbyterian minister and scholar, third son of Dr. Archibald Alexander (q.v.), was born April 24, 1809. He graduated at Princeton in 1826, receiving the first honor of his class. He was soon after appointed tutor in that college, but declined the post, and united with Professor Robert B. Patton … Continue reading “Alexander, Joseph Addison”